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Galaxy 3R

Name: Galaxy 3R launch
Start: 1995-12-15T00:23:01+00:00
End: 1995-12-15T00:23:01+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Atlas IIALockheed MartinLaunch Complex 36A

Friday, December 15, 1995 · 12:23 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

Galaxy 3R, operated by PanAmSat Corporation, is used to provide video and telecommunications services throughout the United States. The satellite's Ku-band capacity can also be switched to provide coverage of Latin America.

PayloadGalaxy 3R

OrbitGeostationary Orbit

CustomerLockheed Martin

Stages2

PadLaunch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 36A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range

Latitude: 28.471°N
Longitude: 80.542°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

12:23 AM UTC - 12:23 AM UTC

Vehicle

Atlas IIA

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Height59.7 m

LEO Payload18,850 kg

Launches80

Successes77

Provider

Lockheed Martin

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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